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DaVinci ResolveCutWire Drift
Freemium

The free version is fully featured for most work. DaVinci Resolve Studio is a one-off…

 Free

Free and open source under the GPLv3, with no watermark or subscription.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
  • Editing, colour, visual effects and audio in one application
  • The colour grading tools are the industry reference
  • No account, watermark or subscription
  • Auto captions and cutouts processed locally
  • Closed source and demanding on hardware; a weak graphics card will struggle
  • Blackmagic asks for registration details before the download
  • Positioned for creator-style edits rather than professional finishing
  • Agent features require setting up an external MCP client
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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